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Record Number of High-Level UN Meetings Devoted to North Korean Human Rights in 2024
Robert King
November 14, 2024
UN institutions have given significant attention to human rights in North Korea throughout the year, and the effort will continue.
South Korea Heads UN Security Council Discussion on North Korea Human Rights
Robert King
June 27, 2024
The roles of North and South Korea at the UNSC meeting highlight the stark differences between the two Korean states at the United Nations.
Increased Attention on Japanese Citizens Abducted by North Korea
Robert King
May 7, 2024
The blatant abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea around 40 years ago continues to be a sensitive and controversial issue.
The North Korean Human Rights Act Expired in 2022 – No Signs that Congress is Moving to Reauthorize the Law
Robert King
April 8, 2024
The North Korean Human Rights Act reaffirms US policy on North Korea information programs, refugee programs, and humanitarian aid.
UN Special Rapporteur Leads Effort Opposing China’s Forcible Repatriation of North Korean Refugees
Robert King
November 28, 2023
China's forced repatriation of North Koreans who fled their country is a violation of international human rights law.Â
Dysfunctional Senate Prevents Confirmation of U.S. Ambassador for North Korean Human Rights
Robert King
July 14, 2023
Dysfunction in the Congress is preventing the confirmation on Julie Turner as U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea Human Rights.
Senate Committee Hearing on North Korean Human Rights Envoy Julie Turner: Confirmation Appears Imminent
Robert King
May 24, 2023
In her confirmation hearing, Norht Korea Human Rights Enoy nominee Julie Turner identified five key areas that will be her focus.
Seoul Releases Critical Report Discussing North Korean Human Rights Abuses
Robert King
April 3, 2023
South Korea publishes its first public report on North Korean human rights since the passage of the 2016 North Korea Human Rights Act.
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